Today's featured dish is a mouthwatering combination of chicken simmered in a zesty tomatillo sauce, paired with the sweet and savory notes of braised fruit. Our carefully curated recipe guide will take you on a culinary journey where bold flavors intersect, creating a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.
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BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS
This braised chicken with tomatillos has a slightly tart green sauce made from tomatillos, onions, peppers, garlic, lime, and cilantro that's perfect with chicken cooked until falling apart tender, whether on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Provided by Kate McMillan
Categories Mains
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the Braised Chicken With Tomatillos in your slow cooker, see the Slow Cooker Variation below.To make the Braised Chicken With Tomatillos on the stovetop, heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces on all sides. Working in batches, sear the chicken until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the pan, and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the stock or broth to the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the roasted chiles, garlic, tomatillos, chopped cilantro, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Return the chicken and any juices that've collected on the plate to the pan, cover, and simmer, turning once, until the chicken is opaque throughout, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size and type.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and loosely cover with foil to keep it warm.
- Add the lime juice to the sauce remaining in the pan and simmer over medium-high heat until slightly reduced and thickened, 10 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If a smoother sauce is desired, pulse all or half the sauce in a food processor or blender until the desired consistency is reached.☞TESTER TIP: When guesstimating how long it will take for the chicken to cook, keep in mind that boneless chicken pieces and white meat will cook more quickly whereas bone-in chicken and dark meat will take closer to the full amount of time.
- Meanwhile, shred the chicken, if desired, discarding any skin and bone.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces or shredded chicken on the platter and garnish with the whole cilantro leaves. Serve with rice or tortillas on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 246 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 22 g
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE AND BRAISED FRUIT
Steps:
- Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
- Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onion to pot; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and chipotles; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos and cinnamon stick; return chicken pieces to pot. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Add pears, apricots, and cherries and simmer until pears are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with chopped green onions and epazote, if desired. Serve with warm tortillas.
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS AND JALAPENOS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the grill.
- Place the tomatillos and jalapenos on the grill and cook until the skins char and blister, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the tomatillos and jalapenos from the grill and let cool.
- Coat a large, wide straight-sided saute pan with olive oil and bring to medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt. Add the chicken legs and thighs, skin-side down, to the hot pan. Brown the chicken well on all sides. Remove from the pan and reserve.
- Ditch the excess fat from the pan and add a few drops of new oil. Add the onions, season with salt and cook until the onions are very soft and aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, coarsely chop the tomatillos and reserve. Chop the jalapenos into 1/4-inch dice and reserve with the tomatillos. If you want to tone down the heat, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before chopping.
- Add the garlic to the pan with the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the reserved tomatillos and jalapenos. Stir to combine and add the chicken stock, lime juice and zest. Taste and season with salt if needed (it probably will).
- Return the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let cook for 15 more minutes. This will allow the stock to reduce. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- For the sour cream: Combine the sour cream with the lime zest and juice and reserve.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and stir in the cilantro.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve with the lime sour cream.
- Beverage Pairing Suggestion: Light Lager
TOMATILLO-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by lovemygolden
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high. Place first 3 ingredients on a jelly-roll pan; broil 9 minutes, turning after 5 minutes. Combine tomatillo mixture, cilantro, stock, and flour in a blender; process until smooth. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan, meaty side down; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; top with tomatillo mixture. Partially cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 9 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with tomatoes; top with crema. Cooking Light May 2014 Note: MyRecipes is working with Let's Move!, the Partnership for a Healthier America, and USDA's MyPlate to give anyone looking for healthier options access to a trove of recipes that will help them create healthy, tasty plates. For more information about creating a healthy plate, visit www.choosemyplate.gov. Nutritional Information: Amount per serving Calories: 302 Fat: 16g Saturated fat: 3.4g Monounsaturated fat: 6g Polyunsaturated fat: 3.1g Protein: 30g Carbohydrate: 9g Fiber: 2g Cholesterol: 105mg Iron: 2mg Sodium: 446mg Calcium: 34mg
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATILLOS
Part stew, part braise, these chicken thighs become fall-apart tender in under an hour without the aid of any fancy appliances. Simmered in a tangy broth made from tomatillos and garlic, the sauce becomes delightfully thick and chicken-y, perfect for garnishing with lime, radishes and plenty of cilantro. It's terrific as is, served with tortillas for dipping, but a can of rinsed hominy, beans or cooked rice adds some nice heft.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot, skin side down and cook, without disturbing, until skin has rendered most of the fat and is a nice golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (You want it to be very deeply golden brown so that it stays nice and brown as it braises.)
- Using tongs, flip the chicken and continue to cook until nicely browned on the other side, another 5 or so minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board, leaving all the fat and golden bits behind. Add smashed garlic and half of the sliced onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatillos and half of the jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken back in, skin side up (they will not submerge all the way; that's fine). Simmer, uncovered, until tomatillos have completely broken down and the sauce has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add hominy and continue to cook until flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (it should be looser than tomato sauce, thicker than soup), another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine radish, remaining onion, remaining jalapeño and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Serve each piece of chicken with sauce spooned around. Top with radish mixture, some cilantro and tortillas alongside for sopping up all the goods.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 693, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1670 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATILLO CHICKEN
This chicken stew uses the flavor of the whole chicken and tangy tomatillos and traditional Mexican enhancements such as cilantro, garlic, and onion to full advantage.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, puree tomatillos; set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pot, skin side down. Cook until browned on one side, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add jalapenos and onion to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatillo puree and hominy, if using; season with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in sauce. Cover pot; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g
SUEGRA'S TOMATILLO CHICKEN
Chicken pieces are seared and then simmered in a tomatillo sauce. This is my mother in law's recipe from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of rice or beans as side. We recommend a cold cola pop to accompany your delicious meal.
Provided by Cyber Pana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the tomatillos, California chilies, and red chile peppers into a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If the chilies start to get too dark, remove them and place into a food processor or blender.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
- Combine the tomatillos and chilies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Pour this mixture in with the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS AND POBLANOS
A spicy chicken dish with a tomatillo sauce, best served over rice and accompanied with beans (black, red, or pinto are probably best). To increase the heat of the dish, you can always add more chiles - perhaps a serrano pepper.
Provided by Suzanne
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Roast peppers for about 25 minutes, until the skins can easily be removed. Remove skins, and chop peppers.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped peppers with tomatillos, onion, red pepper, green onion, and garlic. Stir in chicken broth. Heat to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour, then saute briefly. Pour tomatillo mixture over chicken. Season with oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 384.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°. On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the tomatillos and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender,a bout 5 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos to a food processor; reserve 1/3 cup cooking water. Puree the tomatillos with the onion, jalapeño, garlic and sugar.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillo puree and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved cooking water and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top the tortilla strips with the chicken, sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.3, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 32.5
CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE
Easy mexican Main Course with the beautiful flavor of tomatillo. Great dish to try if you never had a tomatillo
Provided by R. Warren Meddoff
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or baking pan and roast tomatillos and jalapeno or chilies under a hot broiler, 4 inches or so from the heat source, 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are blistered and splotchy brown with, maybe, a few black spots. Turn them and roast on the other side. Cool, then transfer tomatillos and chilies to a food processor fitted with the metal blade or blender along with any of the juices on the pan. Process or puree until smooth.
- Meanwhile, over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, about 6 minutes until golden brown. Raise heat to medium high, add tomatillo puree and cook 3 minutes until sauce darkens and is very thick. Add broth, brown sugar and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
- Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook 5 minutes until skin is richly browned. Turn and cook on bone side 2 minutes or so. Remove chicken from pan and pour out all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add tomatillo sauce and bring to a simmer. Nestle chicken pieces, skin side up, in the sauce, place in preheated 375-degree oven and bake 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. (Check with point of a small knife near the bone to make sure chicken is cooked through.)
- Place one piece of chicken in each of four shallow bowls, spoon sauce around, top with crema or queso fresco and sprinkle remaining cilantro over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.6, Fat 45.5, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 450, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 51.8
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatillos: Look for tomatillos that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid any that are soft or have blemishes.
- Roast the tomatillos: Roasting the tomatillos helps to bring out their sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
- Use a blender or food processor: To make the tomatillo sauce, you'll need to blend or process the roasted tomatillos until they are smooth.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bit of lime juice or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Braising the fruit: Braising the fruit in the tomatillo sauce helps to soften it and make it more flavorful. You can use any type of fruit you like, but some good options include peaches, apricots, and plums.
- Serve the chicken with the tomatillo sauce and braised fruit: Once the chicken is cooked, serve it with the tomatillo sauce and braised fruit. You can also garnish the dish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Conclusion:
This recipe for chicken with tomatillo sauce and braised fruit is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the sweet and tangy tomatillo sauce, the tender chicken, and the braised fruit is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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